First Nations Health Authority

02/14/2026

Winter on the Land: Send us your photos!

Send us photos of yourself or family and friends enjoying winter outside and be entered to win a $25 gift card! To honour and encourage First Nations people’s connections with the lands and waters, the FNHA’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer is running a “Winter on the Land” photo-sharing initiative for First Nations people living in BC. This week’s randomly selected gift-card winner is Crystal Lewis, Squamish Nation.

“I organized a land-based learning opportunity – an ice-fishing day – for the students of Muskoti Elementary School, a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Three Certified First Nations school in Moberly Lake, Saulteau First Nations. It was enjoyed by all!” Photos submitted (with parents’ permission) by Cody Schlamp, Principal / Culture & Language teacher, Saulteau First Nations.

“My partner Joseph and sister Ruthie snowboarding on Mt. Washington.” Photo submitted by Amanda Frank, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.

“My great grandchildren snowboarding and tubing on Mt. Washington.” Photo submitted by Bev Michel, Kyuquot/Checlesaht First Nations.

Learn how you can participate in our "Winter on the Land" initiative: https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/how-are-you-connecting-with-the-land-this-winter

02/13/2026

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jae Ford to the team in a permanent capacity. Dr. Jae served previously in the OCMO in 2025 as a fifth-year resident in public health and preventive medicine (including family medicine) at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

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02/12/2026

In case you missed it!

​​​​A message from Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Office of the Chief Medical Officer

02/12/2026

Sharing our deep condolences and hope for healing to the community of Tumbler Ridge,

Our organizations join others in BC and around the world in grieving the tragic events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on February 10, 2026. We send our utmost respect and prayers for healing for all survivors, families, first responders, and the entire community.

Our organizations join others in BC and around the world in grieving the tragic events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on February 10, 2026.

02/12/2026

First Nations youth ages 12–23 living in BC are invited to let us know how we can better support them, their friends and their families — both now and in the future.

Participants who complete a survey about health care and wellness services can enter for a chance to win Bose earbuds, Bose portable speakers or one of three $100 Visa ​gift cards!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mzb9ct

02/10/2026

FNHA is excited to share that we have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. If you’d like to learn more about why we were selected or are interested in joining our team, check out this link: https://bit.ly/3CKnpls

02/08/2026

SexPlus Week (Feb. 8-14) is an annual campaign dedicated to having open conversations about sexual health, challenging misinformation, supporting inclusive sexual health information, and creating space for asking, learning, and knowing more about sexual health.

Hear from Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the FNHA, about finding trusted sexual health information in the age of AI at the link below!

​​​​A message from Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Office of the Chief Medical Officer

02/06/2026

FYI for those in the Greater Victoria area.

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for Victoria.
- Check out Island Health’s Harm Reduction Services page at https://ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more.
- For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at https://ow.ly/Nlzv50PLkLO
- If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at https://ow.ly/183a50PLkLN or the Brave App at https://ow.ly/rbxN50PLkLG, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677
- For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at https://ow.ly/ktA450PLkNW
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02/06/2026

The 3Nations Society - a partnership between the Tahltan, Kaska, and Taku River Tlingit Nations - have signed the 3Nations Transformational Health Declaration with their health partners to enhance health and wellness services throughout the 3Nations collective territories.

Learn more about the Declaration at the link below.

​Unceded territories of the Kwanlin Dün and Ta'an Kwäch'än | Whitehorse, Yukon Territory

02/05/2026

Send us photos of yourself or others enjoying winter on the land for a chance to win a gift card!

Send us photos of yourself or family and friends enjoying winter outside and be entered to win a $25 gift card! To honour and encourage First Nations people’s connections with the lands and waters, the FNHA’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer is running a “Winter on the Land” photo-sharing initiative for First Nations people living in BC. This week’s randomly selected gift-card winner is Nekita Paradis, Tl’azt’en Nation.

These are just some of the photos we’ve received so far:

“Snowshoeing with my grandsons on Lheidli Tenneh territory.” Photo submitted by Linda Innes, Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.

“Out walking on the ice in my home territory.” Photo submitted by Elyse Big George, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, now living in Victoria, BC.

“Stoked to be surfing and spending time on the water -- this was taken on one of Tofino’s beautiful beaches.” Photo submitted by Kelly Robertson, Nak'azdli Whut'en First Nations.

“My brother Grant and his son Caleb skiing in Whistler.” Photo submitted by Anita Christoff, Saulteau First Nations.

Learn how you can take part: https://bit.ly/4qIY3aO

02/05/2026

The First Nations Health Foundation (FNHF) is excited to invite you to their inaugural Charity Golf Classic on June 19, 2026, at Northview Golf & Country Club on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen First Nations.

Register today!:

Early Bird Registration for the Charity Golf Classic ends Feb. 20

Nominations for the Health and Wellness Awards closes March 2

Full details are available at the link.

The First Nations Health Foundation (FNHF) is excited to invite you to their inaugural Charity Golf Classic on June 19, 2026, at Northview Golf & Country Club on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, an...

02/04/2026

Announcing the first FNHA Traditional Wellness Seasonal Gathering in the Fraser Salish Region, “The Work of Winter” on Feb. 24, 25, and 26, 2026.

This space is for First Nations community members including Elders, cultural workers, youth, mentors and more! Participate in cultural sharing and build connections across the Fraser Salish Region. Voices will shape regional work developing a Traditional Wellness Framework and a culturally grounded path forward.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4kevnEJ